American History between 1800 to 1876 By Zheyi Liu Feb 12, 1809 Abraham Lincoln was born Dec 29, 1845 Texas became a part of the United States 1850 The Compromise of 1850 was passed Period: 1861 to 1865 Abraham Lincoln was President of the United States Feb 9, 1861 The Confederate States of America was established Period: Apr 12, 1861 to Apr 9, 1865 The Civil War 1862 The Homestead Act was passed Jan 1, 1863 President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation Apr 14, 1865 President Lincoln was shot Apr 15, 1865 Abraham Lincoln was died